Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! Brittanie and Kim share the magic behind girls trips, a few of our best girls trips memories and share inspiration for your next girls getaway. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 Shop: Trip Itineraries , Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube , TikTok , and Instagram ...
May 24, 2024•14 min•Ep. 8
We went to Rome, Italy and we’re sharing the must-see highlights and attractions! We share all the attractions, what is worth the entrance fee, and how to see and do it all with just a few days. Highlights of the City Include: Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Vatican City Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Scavi Tour Pantheon If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Rome Itinerary . The Rome itinerary gives travel tips,...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 242
Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week we're sharing a cool tool we recently discovered that recommends the perfect next travel credit card for your unique situation. We walk through how to use the tool, what credit cards it recommended for us, and how to get the most out of travel credit card points to make the offer worth it. We partnered with Thrifty Traveler to bring you this episode. Go to thriftytraveler.com/premium and use promo code TS10 to get $10 off yo...
May 17, 2024•16 min•Ep. 7
In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to see Oregon waterfalls on an epic three-day road trip around the state. This entire trip was planned around waterfalls in Oregon big and small. The Pacific Northwest gets so much rain and is a land of vast lush greenery which makes the waterfalls even more gorgeous. We detail this Oregon road trip with every stop, where we stayed, the hikes we did, and the best waterfalls in Oregon that are so good you’ll want to plan a whole trip around...
May 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 241
Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week we share more about ourselves so you can get to know the co-hosts behind the voices. Learn more about who we are, how we know each other, and what are plans are fo the future. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 Shop: Trip Itineraries , Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube , TikTok...
May 10, 2024•21 min•Ep. 6
We’re sharing everything you need to know about the epic Havasupai Falls backpacking adventure! This 4 days, 3 night trip was our first backpacking experience, and we learned A LOT, so learn from us! We take you through the whole trail, to all 5 waterfalls, and along every step of this epic road trip and hiking girls adventure. Make sure to come prepared with the Havasupai Backpacking Essentials we mention in this trip, all of which can be found in our Amazon storefront. The night before you...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 240
Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week, we reveal the top 10 items we always pack to make traveling more smooth, comfortable, and fun. Packing cubes Shoe bags Jewelry organizer Pill organizer Collapsible water bottle Takon travel neck pillow Laundry bag Carabiners Air Pods Travel toothbrush and toothpaste set - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 Shop: Trip Itineraries...
May 03, 2024•17 min•Ep. 5
Episode 136 is taking you on our Tulum vacation where we spent a full week exploring the best cenotes in Tulum, walking ancient Mayan ruins in Tulum, eating endless tacos, lounging on the beach, and exploring nearby Bacalar. On this trip to Tulum Mexico we explored four different cenotes and three different ruin cites including the famous Chichen Itza. After spending a good amount of time here, we’re able to give you the insider tips on the best things to do in Tulum that are worth the money so ...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 239
Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week Kim is taking you along on a full first class experience flying in an American Airline's first class cabin on a domestic flight from Austin, TX to Orlando, FL. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 Shop: Trip Itineraries , Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube , TikTok , and Instagram and contact ...
Apr 26, 2024•10 min•Ep. 4
This week’s episode is sharing 13 amazing national parks that you can see and enjoy with just ONE day! In honor of National Park Week April 20-28, 2024 we wanted to share some of our favorites and encourage you to take a day to visit. White Sands Dry Tortugas Gateway Arch Cuyahoga Carlsbad Caverns - Don’t forget your headlamp for splunking! Everglades - We LOVED this airboat tour ! Saguaro Mammoth Cave Petrified Forest Indiana Dunes Joshua Tree Biscayne Congaree Get your Liquid IV hydration pack...
Apr 23, 2024•45 min•Ep. 238
Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week, we're sharing U.S., international, and national park destinations that are perfect for April travel. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 Shop: Trip Itineraries , Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube , TikTok , and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of...
Apr 19, 2024•12 min•Ep. 3
We're giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Sight Seeing Yellowstone National Park. In America’s first and most iconic national park we give you all the details on Yellowstone’s unique geological landscape. From beautiful colorful thermal pools, to magnificent geysers, to abundant wildlife, Yellowstone has so much to offer Sights to See in Yellowstone National Park West Thumb Geyser Basin The Old Faithful Geyser Upper Geyser Basin Loop to see Morning Glory Pool Grand Pri...
Apr 16, 2024•39 min•Ep. 237
Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week we're breaking down the perks and benefits of two of the top travel credit cards on the market today. The Squad has both of these credit cards, we know them, we use them, we love them. And while both are great, each one offers different benefits with its point system, partners, and booking portal. Tune in to hear it all! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weeken...
Apr 12, 2024•12 min•Ep. 2
In this week's episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, join us as we take you on a beach-filled adventure to the iconic Jersey Shore! We're sharing all our tips and highlights from our weekend getaway celebrating Brittanie and Jamal's 8th wedding anniversary. We originally flew into Philadelphia, since it is so close to the Jersey Shore. So, in this episode we talk all about our day seeing the main historic highlights of Philadelphia before taking the short drive to the Jersey Shore, and eventually...
Apr 09, 2024•57 min•Ep. 236
Welcome to our first episode of Just The Tip! In this week's mini episode we each share our #1 favorite destination. It's hard to pick just one, but tune in to hear more about 3 hot spots around the country we love! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 Shop: Trip Itineraries , Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube , TikTok , and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a ques...
Apr 05, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1
In this weeks Travel Throwback episode we are going way back to Episode 56: Hiking Grand Teton National Park. This episode is an "oldie but goodie", and features O.G. Squad member Zeina. Spring is here and it's the perfect time to start planning that spring trip to Grand Teton National Park for this travel season or next. Spring is a magical time to visit this park since there is still still snow, but not too much to prevent you from doing all the main hikes you'd want to do. Plus, this is the t...
Apr 02, 2024•54 min•Ep. 235
In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re taking you to Berchtesgaden, Germany, a hidden gem nestled in the Bavarian Alps along the Austrian border. This charming town is known for its stunning alpine scenery, pristine lakes, and rich history—including Hitler’s infamous Eagle’s Nest. We share all the must-do activities, essential travel tips, and even take you on a day trip across the border to Salzburg, Austria! Highlights of Berchtesgaden Include: Exploring & Hiking in Berchtesgad...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 234
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 43: Traveling Through Japan – Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima [Part 2 of 2] The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan and created a 14 day Japan Travel Guide for you! We tell you all the Japanese attractions we saw, travel hacks & tips for getting around Japan without a car or flying, and all the delicious Japanese cuisine we ate along the way. Explore our Japan Viator Shop for exp...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 233
We’re sharing our experience at the Munich Oktoberfest for the very first time! We break down the Munich Oktoberfest tents, the outfits, the food, the giant beers, how to get into the event and how to survive it. Plus some nearby experiences in Munich like visiting Augustiner-Keller, the Oldest Brewery & Biergarten in Munich. Check out our Munich Viator Shop to see the activities we recommend so you can see more of Germany when you come for this epic event. For this trip we also booked the...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 232
Episode 42 is a two-part episode starting in Tokyo, Japan! The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan, eating ramen and sushi, sightseeing, and enjoying all the attractions this amazing country has to offer. In episode 42 we cover: -Japan travel tips -Sensoji Temple -Tokyo Tower -Hedgehog cafe - Shibuya crossing - Ginza District - Mt Fuji Lake Ashi - Imperial Palace Grounds - Harajuku area - Michelin star ramen - Disneyland Tokyo -Disneyland Tokyo Sea If you want to take this same itinerary...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 231
Austin, TX comes alive in March for the 10-day conference/festival/city takeover that is South by Southwest. In this episode we break down what exactly this event is, how to travel in Austin during the 10-days and how to go to events for free, plus we share tons of tips for enjoying all the free drinks, food, live music, activations, and entertainment in the city during this special time. Austin hotels we recommend: The LINE Hotel - Great location and view of the lake and bats Hotel Van Zandt - ...
Feb 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 230
In this Travel Tuesday Flashback Episode we are bringing you another full list of iconic national parks without hiking to see and enjoy. We love an “easy day” of 12 mile hikes to reach peak summit views as much as the next person, but sometimes you want to relax and just sightsee in America’s most beautiful natural preserves. Some of these national parks have truly easy trails and overlooks accessible by car or paved paths, or other adventures like snorkeling or white water rafting so you can se...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 229
Come with us on a week trip to Greece exploring ancient ruins in Athens, beach clubs and nightlife in Mykonos, and the luxurious experiences Santorini has to offer. We share Greece travel tips, the route to take, the things to do in Greece you have to experience on your trip and share why Greece is one of our top 3 favorite places in the world. See things to do in our Viator Shop with Greece Experiences like the Santoni Luxury Boat Cruise that is all-inclusive with drinks and a 5-course dinner, ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 223
This weeks Travel Flashback Episode is for the traveling twosomes out there! Whether you're a couple in love, or a couple of friends, this week's episode is giving all of our best tips for traveling as a couple. We cover making both of you happy, how to plan together cohesively without creating friction when there is a difference of opinion, what to do when you want to do different things, and tell stories of some of our best couple trips to inspire you to book yours!
Feb 06, 2024•46 min•Ep. 227
Episode 226 - We’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to plan an international vacation. This episode will help ease the minds of newbies to international traveler with tips to make the planning process easier, how to navigate a new country, and tips for safety, saving money, and booking. If you have not yet traveled out of the county, but you’ve really been wanting to, this is the episode for you! Here are some resources we recommend for international travel: Thrifty Traveler Premium to find ...
Jan 30, 2024•48 min•Ep. 226
In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to some of the most special places on earth, and some of the most sought after tourist attractions around the globe. These UNESCO World Heritage sites are all amazing. This list takes you to Latin American, Asia, and Europe to see some of the most amazing historical and beautiful sites this world has to offer. In these places you can walk where generations thousands of years before also walked. You can see persisting structures that made u...
Jan 23, 2024•53 min•Ep. 225
Episode 224 - We’re sharing the details on visiting New Orleans during the Mardi Gras festival season. From January 6th to Fat Tuesday, NOLA gets even wilder with tourists, parades, and celebrations on top of the amazing cajun food and festivities that you can find in the city all year long. We’re sharing tips for Mardi Gras, how to watch Mardi Gras parades for free, where to stay in the French Quarter, and New Orleans scams to stay safe from. Recommended French Quarter Hotel: Hotel Mazarin - - ...
Jan 16, 2024•43 min•Ep. 224
Episode 223 - We’re sharing how to save money on flights in this week’s interview with Jared, the CEO of Thrifty Traveler. Jared shared how to use Thrifty Traveler Premium to save money on international flights and domestic flights, utilize credit card points to get free economy, business, and first-class flights, and inspire you to travel more with the many resources available on thriftytraveler.com. Jared shares how his passion for scoring high-quality airplane seats at affordable prices inspi...
Jan 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 223
Episode 222 - We’re sharing the best travel tips to save time and money when planning and traveling in 2024. We know you all have “travel more” as a new year's resolution and we’re here to help by sharing some of the best ways to get more out of your trip duration and your dollar to see and do more across the globe this year. Featuring extra travel tips from The Joys of Jet Lag , At Home in Ireland , and Prince of Travel . Thrifty Traveler Premium - Use code TS10 for $10 off your first year subs...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 222
Join us in this weeks Travel Flashback Episode for an unforgettable journey to Yosemite National Park, an iconic natural wonder nestled in the heart of the central Sierra Nevada region in California. The gem of California boasts towering granite cliffs, gorgeous tall waterfalls, and bear wildlife spotting! We’ve been to this park several times and have a different experience each time. It’s a beautiful park with plenty to see equally without hiking and through Half Dome, one of the hardest and l...
Dec 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 221